South Jersey Consumer Protection Lawyers Assist Victims of Fraud
Linwood firm pursues compensation for clients deceived by sellers
There seems to be no limit to the types of deceptive acts perpetrated by unscrupulous businesses. In fact, the text of the various provisions included within the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act runs for more than 100 pages. If you believe you’ve suffered a financial loss due to misrepresentation from a business, the accomplished South Jersey attorneys at Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C. can advise you of your legal options. When warranted by the facts, we press for appropriate relief, which could include triple damages from the liable party, a rescission of the fraudulently induced contract or the correction of a negative credit report.
Damages available under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act
The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act gives individuals the chance to bring a legal cause of action when they have been victimized by an unconscionable commercial practice or the knowing concealment of a material fact. To discourage deceptive behavior among businesses, the law not only authorizes compensation for the damages suffered by a plaintiff, but requires violators to pay triple that amount to plaintiffs, along with court costs and attorney’s fees. Specific examples of practices that can justify legal relief include the following:
- False advertising for a product or service
- Untrue representations regarding a product’s use or value
- Hidden fees, deceptive pricing or adverse contract terms that are difficult for a reasonable consumer to understand
- Changes in terms to an existing agreement, including cases where a service provider demands full payment before the project is completed
- Failure to disclose a fact that would materially affect the buyer’s perception of the value of what they were purchasing
There are many other variations of improper conduct that justify damages under the Consumer Fraud Act or a different law. However, proving your case requires skillful advocacy from an experienced attorney. You must show that the business knowingly misrepresented or concealed a material fact in order to induce you to make a purchase or take some other action. In these cases, the victim has to submit evidence of an ascertainable loss and prove the causal connection between that loss and the defendant’s unlawful act. Our firm has successfully handled numerous consumer fraud claims and is ready to pursue justice on your behalf.
Schedule a consultation with an experienced New Jersey consumer protection lawyer
Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C. represents South Jersey clients in a full range of consumer protection actions. For a consultation with a knowledgeable attorney regarding your potential claim, please call 609-601-8677 or contact us online. Our main office is in Linwood and we meet with clients by appointment in our Pitman and Marlton satellite locations.